Those wanting to enjoy some sledding in Dubuque this winter might soon find their options limited.

The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports that the Dubuque City Council will consider Monday an ordinance restricting sledding on public property to two city parks.

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If adopted, sledding would only be allowed at Allison-Henderson Park and Bunker Hill Golf Course.

City Attorney Barry Lindahl says the move is necessary to reduce liability risk to the city. Lindahl says municipalities are largely indemnified against lawsuits related to skateboarding and bicycling injuries, but that no such protections exist for sledding, skiing and snowboarding.